Suratha ( ta, சுரதா) (23 November 1921 – 20 June 2006) was a

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poet, known for his similes. He was called "Uvamai Kavignar" ("poet of comparisons").

Early life

Suratha was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu as T. Rajagopal on 23 November 1921. He derived his pen name from Subburathnadasan (

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, a poet of yesteryear).

Literary works

''Saavin Mutham'' (meaning "kiss of death") and ''Thenmazhai'' (meaning "rain of honey") were among his notable works. He also ran a weekly Kaavyam, entirely dedicated to poetry. He was a lyricist and a dialogue writer for more than 100 Tamil films and songs such as .

Filmography

As Writer

*''

Amarakavi ''Amarakavi'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by F. Nagoor. The film stars M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and T. R. Rajakumari. Cast Adapted from the film credits. ;Male cast * M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as Am ...

'' (1952)

As Lyricist

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'' (1952) *'' En Thangai'' (1952) *'' Anbu'' (1953) *''

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'' (1953) *''

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'' (1954) *''

Kathanayaki ''Kathanayaki'' () ) is a 1955 Indian Tamil language romantic comedy film directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars Padmini, T. R. Ramachandran, M. N. Rajam and K. A. Thangavelu. It was released on 19 February 19 ...

'' (1955) *''

Pudhu Vazhvu ''Pudhu Vazhvu'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film produced and directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film stars himself, Lalitha (actress), Lalitha and Madhuri Devi. It was released on 8 March 1957. Plot Vaikunt ...

'' (1957) *''

Boologa Rambai ''Bhooloka Rambai'' is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by Ashoka Pictures. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi, with P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, Rajasulochana, K. A. Thangavelu and A. Ka ...

'' (1958) *''

Nadodi Mannan ''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerap ...

'' (1958) *''

Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum ''Thai Piranthal Vazhi Pirakkum'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written directed and produced by A. K. Velan in his directorial debut. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, M. N. Rajam, Prem Nazir, Rajasulochana and V. K. Ramasamy. ...

'' (1958) *''

Thirumanam ''Thirumanam'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A. Bhimsingh, and produced and written by Valampuri Somanathan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It revolves around a singer who does not sing for money, beli ...

'' (1958) *'' Abalai Anjugam'' (1959) *''

Nalla Theerpu ''Nalla Theerpu'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao and written by Murasoli Maran. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jamuna. It was released on 9 April 1963, and emerged a success. Plot A man who ...

'' (1959) *''

Thalai Koduthaan Thambi ''Thalai Koduthaan Thambi'' () is 1959 Tamil language, Tamil-language historical fiction, historical action film , directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres, and written by Murasoli Maran. Music was by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy ...

'' (1959) *''

Aadi Perukku Aadi Perukku () commonly known as the Aadi monsoon festival is South Indian cultural festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Adi. The festival pays tribute to water's life-sustaining properties. For the blessing of mankind wit ...

'' (1962) *''

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'' (1965) *'' Neerkumizhi'' (1965) *'' Major Chandrakanth'' (1966) *''

Marakka Mudiyumaa? ''Marakka Mudiyuma?'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by Murasoli Maran, and written by his uncle M. Karunanidhi. A remake of the Telugu film ''Santhanam'' (1955), it stars S. S. Rajendran, Devika, R. Muthura ...

'' (1966) *'' Netru Indru Naalai'' (1974)

Awards

He received the

Kalaimamani The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of ...

award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.

References

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